Since 1995, NAS has worked with over 2,000 arts and cultural leaders in the United States and abroad in all disciplines. These experienced leaders build on the frameworks and skills they learn in our programs, and use them to make significant improvements in their organizations and in their own leadership approaches. They tell the best story about the impact that participating in NAS executive education has had on them as leaders and on their organizations.
DAVID BROWN, Executive Director of Spacetaker
The Strategy seminar gave Spacetaker "the tools to take their intrinsic value and turn it into a solid business." »
INTIMAN THEATRE, Laura Penn, Managing Director
INTIMAN Theatre has found that giving up control is good for ensuring artistic quality, managing costs, and reducing their risks. »
STEPHANIE SMALL, Executive Director, Free Arts of Arizona
Participating in National Arts Strategies (NAS) programs since 2002, Stephanie Small says that NAS "has completely changed the way we do everything." »
JEFFREY HOROWITZ, Founder/Artistic Director and
DOROTHY RYAN, Managing Director, Theatre for a New Audience
Thinking about competitive advantage makes me operate more rigorously, says Jeffrey Horowitz. »
JIM BALLINGER, Director, Phoenix Art Museum
"I draw on the experience I gained from the seminars more than I think I do. It's become part of how I lead this organization." »
